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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of "The Juvenile Tank, what crime does Kody commit that gets him time in a youth detention center?
(a) Assault.
(b) Car theft.
(c) Robbery.
(d) Murder.

2. In the chapter "Boys to Men", Kody describes a time that he has trouble sleeping. What is he thinking about when he cannot sleep?
(a) He is upset that he disappoints his mother.
(b) He feels guilty.
(c) He sleeps very well at night.
(d) He thinks about how he had not worked hard enough for the gang.

3. What happens to Joe Joe after Kody shoots out the street light?
(a) He is arrested with Kody's gun.
(b) He shoots back when Kody shoots out the street light.
(c) He is Kody's alibi witness.
(d) He helps Kody rob a store.

4. While in the hospital in "Can't Stop, Won't Stop," what does Kody have nightmares about?
(a) He has no fear because he is focused on revenge.
(b) He fears getting caught by the police and going to jail.
(c) He fears his brother will follow in his footsteps and get shot, too.
(d) He fears getting shot again and damaging his reputation.

5. What family member does Kody see at Camp Munz?
(a) His father.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His brother.
(d) His cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the drive by at Kody's house in "Can't Stop, Won't Stop", why is he unable to shoot at his rivals?

2. In "Can't Stop, Won't Stop," Kody is transferred to another jail. Who gives up leadership of the Crips after Kody defeats him in a fight?

3. Who is Kody eating breakfast with as rival gang members drive by his home?

4. What is a "ghetto star"?

5. Who does Kody's nurse tell him to call?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why might Kody feel guilty the night that he and Joe Joe check out Western Surplus?

2. Describe the fight scene between Kody, Li'l Hunchy and the men outside of the Western Surplus store.

3. How does Kody's mother continue to show support for her son after he is released from jail and shot in the back?

4. After a fight outside of Western Surplus, Kody is shot. How do you think this will affect his gang activities?

5. Describe the circumstances that result in Kody's acquittal after he is arrested for murder in the summer of 1981.

6. Describe Kody's relationship with Tamu.

7. In the chapter, "The Juvenile Tank," Kody is reflective about prison gangs. According to Kody, how does prison strengthen the gang?

8. Describe what happens when Kody and his crew try to steal a van.

9. When in the hospital for getting shot in the back, how does Kody view his own life and mortality?

10. What does Kody's mother help him to realize while he is in jail in the chapter, "The War"?

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